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Author Archives: Aly J. Yale

Aly J. Yale is a freelance writer and editor based in Fort Worth, Texas. She has worked for various newspapers, magazines, and publications across the nation, including The Dallas Morning News and Addison Magazine. She has also worked with both the Five Star Institute and REO Red Book, as well as various other mortgage industry clients on content strategy, blogging, marketing, and more.

Lender Under Fire for FHA Mortgage Practices

Guild Mortgage faces federal charges of improper origination and underwriting practices on its FHA-backed loans. The suit was filed by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and announced by HUD and Urban Development this morning.

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OCC Head Emphasizes Innovation in Finance

In his speech at the American Banker Retail Banking Conference in Las Vegas today, Comptroller of the Currency Thomas Curry spoke to the importance of innovation in the financial services industry–especially amidst the constantly changing technological environment.

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CFPB Offers Lenders a Helping Hand

Since the initial implementation of these rules, the CFPB has made several moves to expand the definitions of “small creditor” and “rural area,” but before the HELP Act, smaller lenders were only eligible for special provisions if more than half its loans were in rural or underserved areas.

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Rising from the Ranks

A growing number of women are making successful careers in the traditionally male-dominated mortgage industry, but the boardroom remains populated primarily by men. This article examines the strides that women have been making in traditionally male-dominated mortgage and financial sectors. Editor's note: This select print feature appears in the August 2015 edition of MReport magazine, available now.

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